Used his size well, especially in the offensive zone, and liked to create space for his linemates. Had a terrific shot and was defensively responsible. Could log important minutes.

Flaws:

Didn't live up to offensive expectations, especially after a great rookie year at age 19, and was prone to inconsistency. Lacked ideal playmaking skills from the center position.

Career Potential:

Solid, big-bodied scoring center.

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

NHL

Stanley Cup

1999-00 (New Jersey)

NHL

All-Rookie Team

1993-94

NHL

Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game

2007-08, 1996-97

Movements & Injuries

2013

11/05/2013

Announced his retirement.

2012

5/06/2012

Missed the last 2 playoff games (lower body injury).

5/03/2012

Lower body injury, day-to-day.

3/21/2012

Missed 2 games (body soreness).

3/15/2012

Body soreness, day-to-day.

2/16/2012

Missed 6 games (left shoulder injury).

2/10/2012

Left shoulder injury, injured reserve.

2/04/2012

Left shoulder injury, day-to-day.

2011

12/18/2011

Missed 1 game (illness).

12/17/2011

Illness, day-to-day.

7/06/2011

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year contract.

4/13/2011

Missed the last regular season game (undisclosed).

4/09/2011

Undisclosed, day-to-day.

3/29/2011

Missed 6 games (undisclosed).

3/15/2011

Undisclosed, day-to-day.

2/28/2011

Acquired from the New Jersey Devils.

2010

6/19/2010

Acquired from the Nashville Predators.

4/07/2010

Missed 8 games (head injury).

3/21/2010

Head injury, day-to-day.

1/18/2010

Missed 4 games (upper body injury).

1/09/2010

Upper body injury, day-to-day.

2009

12/22/2009

Missed 1 game (upper body injury).

12/19/2009

Upper body injury, day-to-day.

11/05/2009

Missed 7 games (left arm injury).

10/19/2009

Left arm injury, day-to-day.

4/04/2009

Missed 11 games (concussion).

3/12/2009

Upper body injury, sidelined indefinitely.

1/17/2009

Missed 3 games (lower body injury).

1/11/2009

Lower body injury, day-to-day.

2008

10/23/2008

Missed 3 games (finger injury).

10/15/2008

Finger injury, day-to-day.

4/20/2008

Missed Game 5 and 6 of Round One against the Detroit Red Wings (flu).

4/18/2008

Flu, day-to-day.

2/05/2008

Missed 1 game (charley horse).

2/02/2008

Charley horse, day-to-day.

2007

11/22/2007

Missed 1 game (neck injury).

11/19/2007

Neck injury, day-to-day.

3/06/2007

Missed 2 games (flu).

3/03/2007

Flu, day-to-day.

2006

12/20/2006

Missed 1 game (knee injury).

12/17/2006

Knee injury, day-to-day.

12/14/2006

Missed 11 games (knee injury).

11/22/2006

Knee injury, late December.

7/02/2006

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators to a five-year contract.

2005

8/15/2005

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract.

7/31/2005

Dallas Stars tendered a qualifying offer.

2004

6/24/2004

Re-signed by the Dallas Stars to a one-year contract.

4/07/2004

Missed the last 3 games of the regular season (groin).

3/31/2004

Groin, day-to-day.

3/27/2004

Missed 1 game (groin).

3/24/2004

Groin, day-to-day.

2003

12/29/2003

Missed 1 game (ankle injury).

12/27/2003

Ankle injury, day-to-day.

12/12/2003

Missed 4 games (groin).

12/03/2003

Groin, day-to-day.

4/24/2003

Missed Game 6 of Round One against the Edmonton Oilers (undisclosed).

4/18/2003

Undisclosed, day-to-day.

2/19/2003

Missed 1 game (knee injury).

2/16/2003

Knee injury, day-to-day.

2002

10/30/2002

Missed 9 games (sprained ankle).

10/24/2002

Sprained ankle, day-to-day.

10/10/2002

Sprained ankle, late October.

8/05/2002

Re-signed by the Dallas Stars to a two-year contract.

4/14/2002

Missed the last 2 games of the regular season (groin).

4/12/2002

Groin, day-to-day.

3/24/2002

Missed 5 games (sore back).

3/19/2002

Acquired from the New Jersey Devils.

3/13/2002

Sore back, day-to-day.

2001

12/26/2001

Missed 2 games (sick).

12/20/2001

Sick, day-to-day.

6/07/2001

Missed Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Colorado (head injury).

6/04/2001

Head injury, day-to-day.

4/26/2001

Missed Game 6 of Round One against Carolina (left knee injury).

4/22/2001

Left knee injury, day-to-day.

3/02/2001

Missed 6 games (back spasms).

2/17/2001

Back spasms, day-to-day.

2/14/2001

Missed 1 game (bruised shoulder).

2/11/2001

Bruised shoulder, day-to-day.

2000

12/05/2000

Missed 1 game (head injury).

12/03/2000

Head injury, day-to-day.

11/19/2000

Re-signed by the New Jersey Devils.

Career Transactions

2013

1/26/2013

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Rangers.

2011

7/06/2011

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues.

2/28/2011

New Jersey Devils traded Jason Arnott to the Washington Capitals for David Steckel and a 2nd round selection in 2012.

2010

6/19/2010

Nashville Predators traded Jason Arnott to the New Jersey Devils for Matt Halischuk and a second-round draft pick in 2011.

2006

7/02/2006

Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Nashville Predators.

2002

3/19/2002

New Jersey Devils traded Jason Arnott, Randy Mckay and a 1st round selection in 2002 to the Dallas Stars for Joe Nieuwendyk and Jamie Langenbrunner.

1998

1/04/1998

New Jersey Devils traded Valeri Zelepukin and Bill Guerin to the Edmonton Oilers for Jason Arnott and Bryan Muir.

1993

6/26/1993

Drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1st round (7th overall) in 1993.

Player News

Arnott hangs up his skates after 18 seasons | 11/05/2013 2:26 PM

News

Jason Arnott has officially announced his retirement.

NHLPA.com

Impact

Arnott scored 417 goals and 938 points in 1,244 career games with the Edmonton Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Washington Capitals, and St. Louis Blues. Although he was never an elite forward, he had a great career and played a big role in the New Jersey Devils winning the Stanley Cup in 2000. Through his prime, he was remarkably consistent, netting at least 20 goals for 10 straight campaigns. He's tied for 79th place on the NHL's all-time games played list and is 90th in points.

Blues opt against signing Jason Arnott | 03/10/2013 5:44 PM

News

The St. Louis Blues decided not to sign Jason Arnott after all.

Jeremy Rutherford

Impact

The big center has flirted with the Blues and the New York Rangers lately, but injuries and age apparently have been too much for those teams to give him a shot.

Blues likely to make call on Arnott by Sunday | 03/06/2013 11:08 AM

News

Jason Arnott continues to skate with the St. Louis Blues, who are expected to make a decision on whether to sign the veteran center by Sunday.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Impact

Arnott's deal with the Rangers earlier in the season fell apart when he was unable to pass a physical. Arnott had offseason knee surgery and said Tuesday that he wants to see how the knee responds to on-ice work. "If everything goes well and my body feels good, hopefully we can both say yes and move forward and contribute to win," Arnott said. Sounds like we should know more by the end of the week.

Blues looking at Jason Arnott again | 03/04/2013 12:42 PM

News

The St. Louis Blues are looking once again at unrestricted free agent Jason Arnott.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Impact

Arnott inked a deal with the Rangers over a month ago but the center was unable to pass his physical voiding the deal. He played through shoulder and knee issues with St. Louis and with the Blues currently struggling, he is on their radar. "I talked to Jason's representative and he said he still has that burning desire to play," GM Doug Armstrong said. "It made me start to think, if you've accomplished everything he has, and you're into March and you still want to play, you have the passion for the game. He's going to join us this week on the road trip, make sure his body is with his mind and that he is ready to play. He did have some offseason surgery. We have information from the doctors that he is ready to go." Stay tuned.

Jason Arnott won't be joining the Rangers | 01/28/2013 12:03 PM

News

Free agent center Jason Arnott will not be joining the New York Rangers after all.

The Bergen Record

Impact

The team decided against proceeding in contract negotiations with Arnott after medical concerns emerged. The Rangers and the veteran center had agreed to a one-year deal worth $1.6 million on Saturday, pending a physical, but he isn't 100 percent healthy. Arnott played through shoulder and knee issues last season with St. Louis and he underwent arthroscopic knee surgery during the off-season.

Rangers sign Jason Arnott to a one-year deal | 01/26/2013 6:47 PM

News

The New York Rangers have signed Jason Arnott to a one-year deal.

Darren Dreger on Twitter

Impact

Arnott will reportedly come with an annual cap hit in the ballpark of $1.6-1.7 million. He'll provide the New York Rangers with some extra depth on their third or fourth line. He might also be a nice secondary scorer for the Rangers, but not to the point where he'll have any fantasy value in standard leagues.